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Punishment
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On the other hand, Arc and the others, who had returned to Mikanda with the remaining soldiers, were advancing with the processing of the defeat while strengthening the information gathering and security in preparation for another attack from Casablanca.
“Call Randal.” (Arc)
Arc was furious. The anger from losing his beloved brother should have been directed at Casablanca. However, at the same time, his anger was also directed towards Rand Randal ol and the others who had returned alone.
Randal, who had been summoned to the hall, was bound with ropes like a criminal.
” Randal. In this battle, you were the vice commander alongside Hal for brother Tyr.” (Arc)
“Yes. That is correct.” (Randal)
“But you abandoned brother and fled in the face of the enemy, and shamelessly returned to Mikanda. Now, Randal, what responsibility do you think you have?” (Arc)
Randal responded to Arc’s harsh questioning.
“This defeat and Tyr-sama’s death are also my responsibility. I will definitely take revenge for Tyr-sama, so please forgive me!” (Randal)
Randal, on the surface, appeared to be sincerely reflecting, but his inner dissatisfaction at being blamed was evident. Randal himself was painfully aware that he could not save Tyr, but that did not mean he had any reason to be punished. This feeling of his was conveyed to Arc.
Arc’s anger skyrocketed.
“Don’t mess with me! In the first place, you were supposed to be a peasant rebel who should have been killed by the kingdom’s army. Your life was spared because of my brother’s strategy, who saw your abilities! And yet, you abandoned the brother who saved your life and returned here!” (Arc)
The relationship between Arc and Randal was far from good. Randal was originally the leader of a peasant rebellion that the kingdom had been ordered to suppress. Tyr, who had fallen in love with his ability to lead the peasants, made him his subordinate through various schemes, and this very risky action had made Arc uneasy.
“…” (Randal)
“Executioner! Take Randal outside. We will make it a public execution.” (Arc)
Arc, who had become even more heated as he looked at Randol, who remained silently with a dissatisfied expression, finally ordered his execution.
“Arc-sama! Please spare him!” (Minister)
“Please give Randal a chance to redeem himself!” (Officer)
It seemed that the ministers and military officers thought that Arc’s decision was a mistake. They all began to beg for Randal’s life. However, Arc was being stubborn.
“No! I’ve already decided!” (Arc)
Arc, whose anger did not subside, said with contempt.
“Arc-sama! Please forgive my brother.” (Laika)
Among the subordinates, the one bowing the most desperately was Laika. She was the sister desperately trying to save her brother, but Arc’s anger also turned towards her.
“Laika, you’re equally guilty! It’s only because you weren’t a vice commander and I heard of your brave efforts that I’ve spared you from punishment.” (Arc)
Laika turned to Minerva.
“Minerva-sama… please, my brother, my brother…” (Laika)
Minerva and Laika had a good relationship, like real sisters. Minerva, who had been nervously watching her furious brother earlier, stepped in to help after hearing Laika’s plea.
“Arc-onisama. The death of Tyr-onisama is Mikanda’s greatest loss. I feel as if my heart is being torn apart by losing my kind and strong brother. But, no, that’s why we must remain calm. Is Randol the one who is guilty? No. Isn’t it Casablanca, who attacked the hero who fought for the country from behind, despite being the Queen of Laplace?” (Minerva)
“Arc-kun. No, Arc-sama.” (Rishu)
Following Minerva, Rishu also stepped in to help. Her usual indifferent and joking self was nowhere to be seen, and her face was serious.
“As Minerva-sama said, with Tyr-sama and Hal-sama now gone, the most necessary ones are these siblings. They should be valued, not blamed.” (Rishu)
“Ugh…” (Arc)
Gradually, Arc’s anger faded, and he began to calm down.
As Rishu said, due to this defeat, Arc had lost Tyr and Hal, who had been entrusted with the military matters. The only one who could succeed these two was Randal. No matter how angry Arc felt, when thinking about the future of Mikanda, he had no choice but to forgive Randal.
“Then, let’s do this.” (Yanna)
Seeing that Arc’s words were stalling, Yanna clapped her hands.
“Randal. I will take responsibility for your crime this time. From now on, as a general, raise more achievements than before and redeem your own sin.” (Yanna)
Yanna’s mediation plan was one that both Arc, who could not accept Randal’s actions, and Randal, who could not accept being punished, could agree with.
“I understand. I will follow your plan, Nee-san.” (Arc)
“I am grateful for your sparing my life!” (Randal)
Arc reluctantly withdrew, and Randal also bowed his head.
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